Texas Style Turtle Soup Recipe

Prepare the Ingredients

Chop the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Dice the turtle meat into small pieces.

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add Garlic and Turtle Meat

Stir in the minced garlic and diced turtle meat. Cook until the meat is browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Combine Ingredients

Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Simmer the Soup

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the turtle meat is tender.

Finish with Tequila

Remove the bay leaves and stir in the tequila. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.